Here are the many ways you can volunteer with White Flag this winter:
1) Help with set-up, 4:30 or 5:00 pm until 5:30 or 6:00 (exact time TBD) - Set up cots and staff tables, roll sheet and blanket sets, prep the percolator to brew coffee.
2) Help with "hospitality," 5:45 or 6:00 pm until about 7:00 (exact time TBD) - Pour brewed coffee and hot water into carafes, place sugar packets, creamer and cocoa packets into cups; put casseroles in the oven to warm up if needed or retrieve from the warming oven; assist White Flag staff as needed with intake.
3) Help to serve meals, 7:00-8:30 pm - Depending on the meal that evening, retrieve casseroles from the oven or sandwich trays from the fridge; set up serving table with disposable plates, forks and serving utensils, then serve the food to guests; throw away foil pans, plates, etc., clean serving utensils and break down tables.
4) Morning breakdown, 6:30-7:45 am - Help White Flag staff to move cots and supplies to the stage in the fellowship hall, break down and move tables, rinse carafes, etc.
5) Form or join a meal team - Church of the Good Shepherd's main role this year, in addition to volunteer support, will be organizing meal teams to provide simple casseroles, sandwich platters or pizza on White Flag nights. They would love help with this!
6) Donate breakfast or snack items: cereal bars, granola bars or protein bars, fresh fruit or no-sugar-added fruit cups for guests' grab-and-go breakfasts; individually packaged crackers, chips or cookies.
Once we receive your completed form, you will be added to the email list and will receive an email anytime one or more White Flag nights have been activated - you will have several days' notice. The email will include a link to the volunteer sign-up form, where you will have the opportunity to sign up for a volunteer slot (or multiple slots if available).